Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Services

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This position is essential in providing effective respiratory care to patients in accordance with the physician's orders and departmental policies. You will work independently in acute and critical care settings while collaborating with physicians and healthcare personnel to make informed treatment recommendations. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in treating a diverse patient population, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Are you a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist ready to advance your career in Adult Respiratory Care?

We invite you to apply and explore exciting opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health. Positions are available at several acute and specialty care hospitals :

• Baptist Easley Hospital
• Greenville Memorial Hospital
• Greer Memorial Hospital
• Hillcrest Hospital
• Laurens County Hospital
• Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
• North Greenville Hospital
• Oconee Memorial Hospital
• Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital

We offer attractive sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions : $7,500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience (or $5,000 for less than one year). We also provide $1,800 annually in student tax-free loan repayment. If you’re relocating to South Carolina, ask about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss the many rewarding opportunities at Prisma Health.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This role does not involve management responsibilities and will report to a supervisor or manager.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina. Alternatively, candidates currently in their final three months of training may apply.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Must possess a Respiratory Care Practitioner license in South Carolina, or eligibility for licensure, or be a graduating senior. BLS certification is required. NBRC credentials must be kept current. Candidates hired before June 2016 may hold Certified Respiratory Therapist credentials.

Those hired after June 2016 must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and complete the Clinical Simulation Exam within six months of graduation. Failure to pass the simulation exam in that timeframe will result in termination.

NRP and PALS certifications are required before independent work in the NICU and PICU.

Other Required Skills and Experience

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong communication, organizational, and computer skills is essential.

Work Shift

The position will be at the Prisma Health Corporate Office located at 7001 Corporate.

Department

Talent Acquisition

Join our dedicated team and share your expertise with us! Our mission is to transform healthcare for the communities we serve, and achieving this vision requires talented individuals in every role at Prisma Health.